Childhood Practice & SVQ Provision
Exploring Trauma informed Practice
Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification No Qualification
Study mode Open learning
Start date
Apr 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
This course is designed to deepen your understanding of trauma, while equipping you with practical strategies to create safe, supportive environments. Through a blend of theory and application, you will learn how to embed trauma-informed principles into everyday practice and work collaboratively to promote resilience and wellbeing.
What you will learn
- Types of trauma and adverse experiences.
- Trauma responses and the impact of trauma on children and young people, brain and body, wellbeing and behaviour.
- Trauma-informed principles and how to apply these in practice.
- The power of relationships – attachment, safety and resilience.
- Co-regulation and self-care for professionals.
- Creating, nurturing, trauma-informed environments.
- Supporting dysregulation and emotional regulation, and using restorative approaches.
- Working collaboratively with a child-centred, trauma-informed focus.
Placement information
- There is no placement in this course.
How the course is assessed
- Students will build up a portfolio of knowledge throughout this course; there is no formal assessment.
Number of days per week
- 7 weekly sessions, on a Tuesday night, 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM.
- There is a blended approach, with the first and final classes being held face-to-face at Edinburgh College, Sighthill Campus, and the other classes online on Teams.
- Cost: £60.00
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
- You should be interested in working with children and young people and be willing to participate in group discussions.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- There are no English proficiency requirements for this course
English Proficiency Requirements
No English proficiency requirements for this course. If you plan to progress to further study at the college, there are IELTS requirements for each course - see individual courses for details.Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus | Open learning | 28/04/26 |
